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    Tune Inn

    3.7 (579 reviews)
    ModerateDive Bars, American, Pubs
    Open 8:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    TUNE INN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Moderate noise
    Juke Box
    Outdoor seating

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    Tim T.

    This bar/restaurant is awesome and is also a vibe - they have pretty good tater tots and hot dogs as well as other comfort meals like sammiches and the such. Open late too like until 2am maybe. Excellent service from Jolene! Highly recommended if you are looking for a late nite hang out spot in DC near Da Hill.

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    Rod W.

    We arrived in town and as always try to find a Guy Fieri restaurant from Diners, Drives and Dives. This place was our least favorite so far out of all the places we have tried that Guy has done a show on. We got the mozzarella sticks, the West Virginian and a Philly cheesesteak. The fries were terrible: no flavor at all. The sauce for the mozzarella sticks tasted like tomato soup , but the sticks themselves were great. The sandwiches were good. The service, well it was the day of the Kentucky Derby so it was on the slower side. To make matters worse we had the table that was shoved in the corner. The bartender did his best but he was busy.

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    Jason T.

    Cool dive bar in DC with a great vibe. Came here for adult beverages on back to back nights. Bartenders have awesome stories to tell. Should be on your list of places to stop in for a spell when you are in the area. Walking distance from the Capital.

    Linda O.

    I've only been here for breakfast (opens at 8 AM, 7 days/week). The fact that Tune Inn even has a breakfast service available on Cap Hill is notable. I patronize this place in part due to this, but it's also got to have decent food and service too. Tune Inn delivers on that. Candidly, I've not had a drink here -- and make no mistake, it's a bar -- so, its alcohol offerings aren't what attracts me. However, no one can walk into this space and not see -- or perhaps choose to sit at -- the massive wooden, old timey bar that dominates the front space. The Tune wouldn't be the Tune without it. There's always some sort of philosopher-type sitting here sharing his world views; along with firefighters, federal staffers, construction workers, locals, etc., -- the common man and woman -- and that's why I return. The Tune, of course, features fab music from past. Possessing the 2nd oldest liquor license in DC, it's steeped in all kinds of history and was a former speakeasy. It's a fun meet-up spot that requires no reservations. The same family has owned and managed it for 70+ years. The breakfast fare is pretty standard and reliable. My go-to: Tune breakfast or steak & eggs. There's usually laughter, friendly debating, and a welcoming spirit here that I appreciate. It's an unpretentious watering hole -- rare to find on Cap Hill.

    Happy newbies.
    Colette N.

    This place was exactly what we were looking for, a casual place to eat and have a drink (or two). Good food, good drinks, friendly service - loved it! The Reuben was delish, the burger was big and yummy, onion rings and fries were perfect.

    Mara W.

    The food was okay. The hamburger was good; however we ordered medium and it came out all brown in the middle, no red. The wings and onion rings were over cooked. We also had to wait quite awhile for our food. The service was great. The day manager is a super nice guy. Ambiance was that of a local bar. Cool things on the wall. Clean. Very popular as people continued to come in as we ate.

    Deep fried burger
    Rusty H.

    The food was great. The service was phenomenal! He checked on me so many times, I thought I looked dead. Had the Mac & cheese wedges. Different but excellent and the deep friend burger which was fantastic as well!

    Happy Hour menu
    Shari D.

    We've been hearing about Tune Inn for the last three years from soooo many people, so it was only right we checked it out. Between Matt or James, you'll leave Tune Inn with a smile on your face! From their commentary to their service, you are definitely in good hands. Prices are more than affordable and the portions are generous.

    French Dip and tots
    Bradley W.

    Good service, great food, cool vibe! I recommend the cheese sticks and French dip. They were good!

    Chicken Philly
    Natalia K.

    Great little hole in the wall dive bar. Quirky decor and music choice. The bartender was super friendly and he was able to seat our large party immediately. The fried pickles were phenomenal. I tried the chicken philly from the daily specials. Very filling, huge portion, and classic flavour.

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    This place truly isn't it. I wasn't even drinking and got cut off. What if I wanted a water?

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    Hole in the wall bar. Not great but not bad . It is what it is. Way too crowded sometimes.

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    9 months ago

    Best Ruben in town. My buddy even tipped the cook because the Reuben was so good. Pretty good service here too.

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    A long time favorite with upscale bar food. Deep Fried or Joe's West Virginia are the sandwiches to try. Cool vibe since 1947. Check it out!

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